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Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

Audeara Ltd has posted its second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a record Australian wholesale order and expanding technology licensing deals. The company’s cash balance rose to $1.05 million as it advances global market expansions.

Black Canyon has kicked off a substantial 15,000m RC drilling campaign at its Wandanya Project, aiming to define and grow its high-grade manganese and iron resource with first assays due in May 2026.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has locked in a reverse circulation drill rig with Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first-ever drilling at the Desert Star rare earth project in California, targeting up to 1,000 metres from June 2026. The fully permitted program aims to test high-grade surface mineralisation and geophysical targets near the Mountain Pass mine.

SRJ Technologies’ subsidiary ACE has secured a multi-year contract with Divetech, part of AD Ports Group, to deliver robotic inspection services across the UAE maritime network, potentially generating up to US$1.3 million over 18 months.

Sprintex Limited has secured an exclusive three-year distribution agreement with Kingsley Engineering to supply energy-efficient G-Series Jet Blowers in Bangladesh's wastewater treatment sector, backed by escalating purchase commitments.

Xref Limited has unveiled Xref.me, a pioneering platform that transforms recruitment by shifting to verified digital resumes at application, unlocking new pay-per-access revenue streams and expanding its enterprise SaaS funnel.

icetana AI has secured a $242,000 renewal contract with Curtin University, significantly expanding its camera licence footprint and boosting annual recurring revenue by 85%. The three-year SaaS deal underscores growing demand for campus security and reinforces the company’s recurring revenue model.

Insignia Financial Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 Index ahead of its acquisition by Daintree BidCo, with 4DMedical Limited stepping in on April 20, 2026.

BluGlass has secured an upsized A$8 million placement, including a A$2.3 million cornerstone investment from its board and management, to accelerate its gallium nitride laser manufacturing and support a growing project pipeline.

PARKD Ltd has secured a $220,000 strategic investment from NSW concrete heavyweight Azzurri Concrete, reinforcing its modular construction push in the state and complementing its existing Queensland partnership.

TZ Limited has raised $810,000 through a placement of 16.2 million shares at 5 cents each, with one free attaching option per share subject to shareholder approval.